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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for pallet jack operators? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for pallet jack operator jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for pallet jack operator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for pallet jack operators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a pallet jack operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for pallet jack operators in 2026
1. Rhode Island
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 273 Average annual salary: $37,695 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 2.06
2. North Dakota
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 130 Average annual salary: $37,644 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
3. Wisconsin
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 875 Average annual salary: $36,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
4. Utah
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 279 Average annual salary: $37,785 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
5. Alaska
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $38,565 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. Ohio
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 1,272 Average annual salary: $35,880 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
7. Massachusetts
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 1,934 Average annual salary: $36,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.93
8. Pennsylvania
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 2,306 Average annual salary: $34,769 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
9. Nebraska
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 169 Average annual salary: $36,643 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
10. Wyoming
Total pallet jack operator jobs: 10 Average annual salary: $37,591 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.15
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Detailed list of the best states for a pallet jack operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $37,695 | $31,000 | 1,059,639 | 273 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $37,644 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 130 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $36,394 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 875 |
| 4 | Utah | $37,785 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 279 |
| 5 | Alaska | $38,565 | $34,000 | 739,795 | 116 |
| 6 | Ohio | $35,880 | $29,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,272 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $36,438 | $30,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,934 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $34,769 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,306 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $36,643 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 169 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $37,591 | $31,000 | 579,315 | 10 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $36,625 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 60 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,076 | $29,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,506 |
| 13 | Maine | $36,951 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 64 |
| 14 | Michigan | $34,606 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 865 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $37,859 | $33,000 | 1,427,538 | 125 |
| 16 | Nevada | $35,105 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 250 |
| 17 | Iowa | $34,306 | $28,000 | 3,145,711 | 506 |
| 18 | Kansas | $34,665 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 399 |
| 19 | Arizona | $34,841 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 620 |
| 20 | Oregon | $35,953 | $29,000 | 4,142,776 | 320 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $38,512 | $31,000 | 693,972 | 136 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $35,525 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 167 |
| 23 | Colorado | $36,950 | $30,000 | 5,607,154 | 280 |
| 24 | Washington | $36,067 | $29,000 | 7,405,743 | 591 |
| 25 | Maryland | $35,451 | $29,000 | 6,052,177 | 985 |
| 26 | Indiana | $32,752 | $27,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,155 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $32,856 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 912 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $32,764 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 594 |
| 29 | Illinois | $34,265 | $28,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,374 |
| 30 | California | $35,288 | $29,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,811 |
| 31 | Delaware | $34,826 | $28,000 | 961,939 | 72 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $32,962 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 230 |
| 33 | Missouri | $33,297 | $27,000 | 6,113,532 | 547 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $34,142 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 42 |
| 35 | New York | $35,084 | $28,000 | 19,849,399 | 790 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $33,687 | $28,000 | 4,684,333 | 97 |
| 37 | Georgia | $32,412 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,300 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $32,712 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 156 |
| 39 | Virginia | $34,536 | $28,000 | 8,470,020 | 559 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $32,690 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 57 |
| 41 | Alabama | $32,596 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 275 |
| 42 | Vermont | $32,537 | $27,000 | 623,657 | 73 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $32,416 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 682 |
| 44 | Montana | $33,344 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 40 |
| 45 | Texas | $32,498 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,399 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $30,861 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 253 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $33,357 | $27,000 | 3,588,184 | 132 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $31,264 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 806 |
| 49 | Florida | $32,186 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,019 |
| 50 | Idaho | $30,844 | $25,000 | 1,716,943 | 135 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $30,083 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 375 |
Highest paying states for pallet jack operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Pallet Jack Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $37,695 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $37,644 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $36,394 |
| 4 | Utah | $37,785 |
| 5 | Alaska | $38,565 |
| 6 | Ohio | $35,880 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $36,438 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $34,769 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $36,643 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $37,591 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $36,625 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,076 |
| 13 | Maine | $36,951 |
| 14 | Michigan | $34,606 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $37,859 |
| 16 | Nevada | $35,105 |
| 17 | Iowa | $34,306 |
| 18 | Kansas | $34,665 |
| 19 | Arizona | $34,841 |
| 20 | Oregon | $35,953 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $38,512 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $35,525 |
| 23 | Colorado | $36,950 |
| 24 | Washington | $36,067 |
| 25 | Maryland | $35,451 |
| 26 | Indiana | $32,752 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $32,856 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $32,764 |
| 29 | Illinois | $34,265 |
| 30 | California | $35,288 |
| 31 | Delaware | $34,826 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $32,962 |
| 33 | Missouri | $33,297 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $34,142 |
| 35 | New York | $35,084 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $33,687 |
| 37 | Georgia | $32,412 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $32,712 |
| 39 | Virginia | $34,536 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $32,690 |
| 41 | Alabama | $32,596 |
| 42 | Vermont | $32,537 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $32,416 |
| 44 | Montana | $33,344 |
| 45 | Texas | $32,498 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $30,861 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $33,357 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $31,264 |
| 49 | Florida | $32,186 |
| 50 | Idaho | $30,844 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $30,083 |
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Updated January 8, 2025